Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,232,200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 148.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.